DJ NG's song "Tell Me", which she featured on as Baby Katy, was released on a white label and later signed to Ministry of Sound. Katy B has collaborated with Geeneus to cover the Kevin Saunderson produced "Good Life" and the track "As I". She also provides vocals on the track "Hold Me" for The Count & Sinden's debut album Mega Mega Mega and features on Magnetic Man's tracks "Perfect Stranger" and "Crossover".
Geeneus, with whom Katy B collaborated with, works for Rinse FM. Following the official recognition of the station in June 2010 (formerly a pirate radio station), Rinse presented Katy B's first single, "Katy On a Mission", which was produced by Benga and was released on 22 August 2010. The single reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Indie Chart.
Katy B performed at the London Jazz Festival in 2009 with Ms. Dynamite and is collaborating with Ms. Dynamite on her upcoming album. Ms. Dynamite also featured on Katy's second single, "Lights On" which was released in the UK on 19 December 2010, where it debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Katy B released her third single, "Broken Record which was released in the UK on 25 March 2011 and reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
On the 4 April 2011, Katy B released her debut studio album 'On a Mission'. The album debuted at number 2 in the UK.
Who Am I
Katy B Lyrics
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I got this pain, but I just can't go through with it
I can't let go, so you just take the best of me
I can't let go, 'cause I don't know who else to be
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Tell me
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Who am I if you're not loving me?
Tell me
'Cause you and me, that's my identity
I feel so cold
'Cause I know that you be lovin' somebody new, babe
Well that's the word around town
I feel so cold
And I don't even know what I'm supposed to do now
Thought you were holding me down (you don't care)
'Cause I see the look in your eyes, baby
Actions speakin' louder than words lately (you don't care)
Something's telling me that I should still be fighting for you
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Tell me
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Baby
Who am I if you're not loving me?
Tell me
'Cause you and me, that's my identity
Take me back
To the day your heart belongs to me
Take me back
Only your touch, boy, can set me free
There's no test
He can't love you like I do
There's no test
'Cause all of me, I gave to you, you
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Tell me
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Baby
Who am I if you're not loving me?
Tell me
'Cause you and me, that's my identity
I don't know who I am if I ain't in your arms, baby
(La, la, la) I don't know, I don't know
(La, la, la) I don't know who I am if I ain't in your arms, baby
(La, la, la) I don't know, I don't know
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Tell me
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
Baby
Who am I if you're not loving me
Tell me
'Cause you and me, that's my identity
That's my identity
The song "Who Am I" is a heartfelt ballad about the uncertainties of a breakup. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to define their identity outside of the relationship they had with their significant other. They feel lost and in pain, unable to let go even though they know they should. They are grappling with the fact that their sense of self is tied up in this other person, and they don't know who they are without them.
The chorus repeats the same questions, "Who am I if I ain't loving you? Baby, who am I if you're not loving me?" These questions lay bare the singer's insecurities and need for validation from their relationship. They don't know what their life is supposed to look like without their significant other, and the idea of that unknown future is overwhelming.
In the bridge, the singer asks to be taken back to a time when their love was strong and real, but they know deep down that it may be too late. The repeated phrase "I don't know" emphasizes the singer's confusion and vulnerability.
Overall, "Who Am I" is a poignant exploration of what it means to lose a sense of self in a relationship and the difficulty of finding one's identity after a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this pain and I don't know what to do with it
I am experiencing emotional pain and don't know how to cope with it.
I got this pain, but I just can't go through with it
Despite feeling emotional pain, I am hesitant to take action to address it.
I can't let go, so you just take the best of me
I am unable to move on from our relationship, allowing you to take advantage of me.
I can't let go, 'cause I don't know who else to be
My identity is so tied to our relationship that I am lost without it and unable to move on.
Who am I if I ain't loving you?
My identity is so tied to loving you that I am lost without it.
Tell me
I am seeking answers and guidance to help me understand who I am without our relationship.
Baby
An affectionate term used to address my partner.
Who am I if you're not loving me?
Without your love and affection, I am struggling to understand my identity.
'Cause you and me, that's my identity
Our relationship defines who I am and without it, I am lost.
I feel so cold
I am emotionally distant and hurt by the thought of you loving someone else.
'Cause I know that you be lovin' somebody new, babe
I am aware that you have moved on and are now in love with someone else.
Well that's the word around town
There is gossip and rumors circulating about your new relationship.
And I don't even know what I'm supposed to do now
I am lost and unsure of how to move on from our relationship.
Thought you were holding me down (you don't care)
I believed that you were committed to our relationship, but now I feel like you no longer care.
'Cause I see the look in your eyes, baby
I can discern through your nonverbal communication that you are no longer in love with me.
Actions speakin' louder than words lately (you don't care)
Your actions demonstrate that you no longer care about our relationship.
Something's telling me that I should still be fighting for you
Despite everything, I still have a feeling that I should try to win you back.
Take me back
I am asking you to reconsider our relationship and take me back.
To the day your heart belongs to me
I long for the time when you were completely invested in our relationship and in love with me.
Only your touch, boy, can set me free
I believe that your love and affection are the only things that can give me emotional freedom and happiness.
There's no test
I believe that no one else can love you in the same way that I do.
He can't love you like I do
I think that no one else can love you as deeply and passionately as I do.
'Cause all of me, I gave to you, you
I have given all of myself to our relationship and to you specifically.
I don't know who I am if I ain't in your arms, baby
My sense of self and identity are so closely tied to being with you that I am lost without it.
(La, la, la) I don't know, I don't know
I am struggling to understand who I am without our relationship.
That's my identity
Our relationship is such a large part of who I am that it defines my sense of identity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PHILIP MECKSEPER, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, KATIE ANNE BRIEN, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FerryvanMiddelkoop
CRAIG DAVID IS BACK!!! missed you man!
@facilly23
Dang! I'm so happy to see Craig David back! been so long =)
@gingergreek
CD has easily one of the best voices I've ever heard!!
@spittoxic4
forget what everyone else say. this song is amazing
@kellytaylor4096
Craig David is still the man in his element in this song x
@robbiegloverofficial
Craig David is like midas ... everything he touches turns to gold!! ... Really looking forward to his new album and Katy B is such a talented lady also, I hope this smashes up for her also!!
@Doogal_UK
Diplo just casually droping more fire bombs
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@theandroids
right. don't be a stan. I like Diplo but this shit is mediocre at best.